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The Bartlesville Police Department has announced several ways for you to help fund the purchase of two new police canine officers.  Current K-9s, Apollo and Diesel will retire soon and the department has launched its “Bartlesville Police K-9 Supporter program” — a program aimed at raising the money needed to purchase and train two new dogs for the department’s K-9 program.

Apollo’s handler, Troy Newell says the city started the program because the dogs and equipment are not budgeted for in the City’s budget.  Newell said the cost to purchase and train two new dogs will be about $35,000.  That includes two full patrol K-9s, the K-9 handler’s course, two K-9 vehicle inserts and two heat alarms for the vehicles.

You can donate on varying levels — from a “Bronze Supporter” with a $50 contribution, to the “K-9 Thin Blue Line Supporter” with a donation of $500 or more. Bronze, Silver, Gold and Thin Blue Line supporters receive decals and other benefits with their donations.

Bronze Supporter — $50 contribution
Receives 1 Supporter decal

Silver Supporter — $100 contribution
Receives 2 Supporter decals

Gold Supporter — $350 contribution
Receives 2 Supporter decals and a ride-along with BPD K-9 Unit

K-9 Thin Blue Line Supporter — $500 or more contribution
Receives 2 Supporter decals, a ride-along with a BPD K-9 unit and a 9x12 plaque, customized with the donor’s information

The Supporter decals consist of the Bartlesville Police Department badge and say ‘We Support’ on them.  The plaques also have the Bartlesville Police Department badge and say, ‘Supporter’ on them. The plaques will also be customized to each business or individual.

To donate to the Bartlesville Police K-9 Supporter program, or for more information, call Newell or officer Andrew Ward, who is the handler for K-9 Diesel, at 918-338-4001.  Messages will be returned.